Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Enabling Device, useful for the classroom.

Many disabled children are faced with challenges in the classroom that are simply an extra burden to the ones that they must already overcome in their everyday lives. Teachers must consider cost effective ways to allow students of all ranges in physical abilities to learn with ease. With technology becoming ever more prevalent in the education process, it is important to keep those in mind who may not posses the same motor skills as most. Does this physical set back have to translate into an educational one as well? Certainly not, and with tools and devices such as a single switch mouse (http://enablingdevices.com/catalog/computer-aids) students of all physical abilities will be able to use the new technological tools that are being used in classrooms all over the world. This device requires no new software to be used, thus making it even more cost effective. This is a small device that could make a huge difference in the life of a child, and, all things considered, there is nothing more valuable.

Easy-push Talking Pocket Carrier that's great for classroom use

http://store.mayer-johnson.com/us/easy-push-talking-pocket-carrier.html

This is a portable device that allows the word-picture association process to be easily taught to a child who may not be physically able to use the small keys of a key board. Another great thing about this tool is that the pictures ca be changed to match the lessons being taught because of a recording device. The recording has a 10 second capacity that enables the pronunciation and definition or description of the word to be taught. This allows for the student to work along side with those students who are able to use the smaller keys. The only additional cost with this product would be the picture cards. These can be kept at a very low cost if homemade. This would be a fantastic tool in an elementary classroom.